American Brands Will Have TPP Clothing Origin Rules To Support.

On Tuesday, May 1, 2012, under the leadership of D-VA, 15 bipartisan US senators wrote to President Obama, calling for a flexible clothing origin rule in the TPP agreement.

U.S.A textile and Clothing import The USA-ITA praised the letter and thanked the 15 US senators for supporting the twenty-first Century trade agreement.

Senator Warner said in a statement: "our two parties have urged the government to continue to participate in the TPP dialogue effectively and promote the modern clothing trade, which reflects the current business reality. A more flexible approach would allow direct market access and create jobs, trade and investment for the United States. "

USA-ITA President Julia K. Hughes said: "for American consumers, this is an important message. American clothing brands and retailers may create employment opportunities for thousands of Americans. The Senate letter represents a genuine change in Washington's trade policy. The main decision-makers of the house of Representatives and the United States Senate are talking about the importance of the value chain to support brand and retailers to create employment opportunities in the United States.

The next round of TPP negotiations will be held in Dallas, Texas, on May 8, 2012 -18. Because of the current US recommendation yarn Following the concept, USA-ITA hopes that the government will consider the requirements of this letter and, in view of its business realities, negotiate a TPP wide and direct access to the clothing products and rules of origin.